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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Strathclyde (Conservative). It was answered on Monday, 22 June 2009.


Parliament Act 1911

Question
My Lords, if the Government reconsider their plans on whether to celebrate the passing of the Parliament Act, will they consider publicising one of its most important provisions, namely that this House still holds an absolute veto on extending the life of a Parliament? Can the noble Baroness confirm that this Government have absolutely no intention of asking the House to extend this Parliament?
Answer

My Lords, tempting though that might be, I can confirm that the Government have no intention to do that.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
711 c1346 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Anniversaries
Legislation
Parliament Act 1911
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk